Fuse TV

How to Stream Fuse TV and FM Channel Without Cable

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Fuse TV is a television channel that targets young adults from diverse backgrounds with general entertainment and lifestyle programming. FM, Fuse’s sister channel, focuses on music-themed content.

Read on to learn everything you need to know to stream these channels live.

In a hurry? You have a few options for streaming Fuse TV:

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How to Watch Fuse TV

Cord cutters can watch Fuse TV live by subscribing to DIRECTV STREAM or Sling TV. You can also subscribe to their video-on-demand (SVOD) service, Fuse+, for select on-demand content or explore the free ad-supported television (FAST) channels.

What Streaming Services Have Fuse TV?

You can watch Fuse TV through:

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM

Fuse TV is included in DIRECTV STREAM‘s Choice plan which costs $108.99/month. The plan comes with unlimited cloud DVR storage, allowing you to save your favorite shows for later watching. You also get access to 125+ live TV channels and local TV stations, including Regional Sports Networks, plus 70,000 on-demand titles. (DIRECTV STREAM Review)

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Sling TV

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For those looking for affordable streaming options, Fuse TV is available through Sling TV‘s Orange, Blue, or Orange + Blue plans. The Orange plan costs $40.00/month and offers 30+ channels, allowing streaming on one device. Sling Blue costs $40.00/month and allows streaming on three devices with 40+ channels. The combined package retails at $55.00/month with 45+ channels. (Sling TV Review)

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Fuse TV channel's show 'Ted' on Sling TV
Fuse TV channel’s show ‘Ted’ on Sling TV

Other Ways to Watch

  • Fuse+: Fuse+ is an on-demand collection that allows you to watch Fuse Media’s original series, documentaries, and films. You can subscribe on Fuse TV’s website or on the Fuse+ app on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Prime Video Channels, Roku, Roku Premium Subscriptions, and Xfinity X1. Fuse+ offers a 7-day free trial while subscription plans start at $1.99/mo.
  • Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) Channels: Fuse Media announced the launch of FAST channels in March 2021, merging the network’s social media, website, and digital video outlets. The free ad-supported streaming division’s work includes a partnership with OUTtv to create the OUTtv Proud channel, which features LGBTQ+-targeted original programming.

How to Watch FM: Fuse’s Sister Channel

FM (Fuse Music) TV Channel is only available on:

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM

FM’s music catalog can be viewed through DIRECTV STREAM‘s base package – Entertainment – priced at $79.99/month, or Ultimate ($119.99/month) and Premier ($164.99/month) packages.

The base plan gives subscribers access to 75+ live channels including sports, news and family channels. It also includes unlimited cloud DVR recordings and streaming on unlimited devices simultaneously at home.

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What Is Fuse TV?

Fuse is an American TV network launched in 1994 and owned by Fuse Media, LLC. Before 2003, the station was a localized version of the Canadian cable channel Much. At that time, it was known as MuchMusic USA and was dedicated to music-based programming.

Fuse underwent significant growth from 2014  after SiTV Media acquired it. A 2015 merger with the Latino-oriented NuvoTV saw the network realign to general entertainment and lifestyle programming targeting multicultural young adults. Fuse airs a lot of music and youth culture content.

As of 2018, it was available to around 38 million pay television households.

Fuse's logo in New York City
Fuse’s logo in New York City in 2008 / Cropped from “12-34? Tune in to www.fuse.tv” by Tony Fischer Photography under CC BY 2.0

What Types of Programs Are Typically Aired on Fuse TV?

Fuse TV’s current programming is comprised lifestyle series, reality shows, and documentaries. They also rerun hit sitcoms from the past.

General programming includes sitcom reruns (blasts from the past) such as My Wife and Kids, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Malcolm in the Middle. Fuse Specials features modern TV shows and female-athlete-themed docs, and series such as:

  • Big Freedia
  • Bollywed
  • Born Free: Birth of America
  • Like a Girl
  • Made From Scratch
  • Sex Sells
  • T-Pain’s School of Business

Wrapping Up

Fuse TV is a great channel to watch reality shows, lifestyle series, and documentaries. For the music-conscious, FM (Fuse Music) will indeed hold you down.

Subscribe to Sling TV Orange or Blue plan for $40.00/month to access Fuse TV, or the DIRECTV STREAM Ultimate Package for $119.99/month to watch FM.

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FAQs

Who is the CEO of Fuse TV?

Miguel Roggero is Chairman and CEO of Latino-owned Fuse Media Group, a Latino-owned and operated entertainment company. Roggero boasts vast experience in funding, building, and creating companies, including 13 years as the COO and CFO of Fuse Media’s predecessors, SiTV and NUVOtv. 

What are the current popular shows on Fuse TV?

Some popular shows on Fuse network currently include Sex Sells (hosted by Weezy), Latino Vibes, Hip-Hop Houdini, Bollywed, Big Freedia Means Business, We Need To Talk About America, Upcycle Nation, and That White People Shit. Others include The SEX Clinic, Combate Global MMA, Sex Pod, Made From Scratch, Bit Playas, Tallboyz, and Mind Massage.

When was Fuse TV founded?

Fuse TV premiered on July 1, 1994, as MuchMusic USA. The channel was a joint venture between Toronto-based CHUM Limited and Rainbow Media (now known as AMC Networks), a New York-based Cablevision division. In 2001, the channel was rebranded to MMUSA before changing its name to Fuse TV in 2003.

Does Fuse TV still exist?

Yes, Fuse TV still exists and can be watched through traditional cable providers or streaming services. To stream Fuse TV online, you can choose between DIRECTV STREAM‘s versatile Choice plan with 125+ channels for $108.99/month, or Sling TV‘s affordable Orange or Blue plan starting at 30+ channels for $40.00/month.

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